Carteolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution Rx

Indications for Carteolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution:

Open-angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension.

Adult Dose for Carteolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution:

1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily. Concomitant pilocarpine and other miotics, and/or epinephrine or dipivefrin, and/or systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may be used if needed.

Children's Dose for Carteolol HCl Ophthalmic Solution:

Not established.

Pharmacological Class:

beta-blocker.

Contraindications:

Sinus bradycardia. Greater than 1^st-degree AV block. Cardiogenic shock. Overt cardiac failure. Asthma. Severe COPD.

Warnings/Precautions:

History of cardiac failure or heart block. Discontinue at 1^st sign of cardiac failure. Pulmonary impairment. Diabetes (esp. labile). May mask hypoglycemia and hyperthyroidism. May potentiate muscle weakness. Discontinue before general anesthesia. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Interactions:

May potentiate or be potentiated by systemic β-blockers. May potentiate reserpine, hypoglycemics. May antagonize adrenergic psychotropics.

Adverse Reactions:

Ocular: transient eye irritation, burning, tearing, conjunctival hyperemia and edema, blurred/cloudy vision, photophobia, decreased night vision, ptosis; rarely: blepharoconjunctivitis, abnormal corneal staining, corneal sensitivity. Systemic: cardiac arrhythmia, heart palpitation, dyspnea, asthenia, headache, dizziness, insomnia, sinusitis, taste perversion.

Note:

Formerly known under the brand name Ocupress.

How Supplied:

Soln—5mL, 10mL, 15mL